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| Item | # 0003489630 | | Family | Volutidae | | Name | Lyria lyraeformis - BEST OF THE BEST GIANT , Swainson, W.J., 1823 |
| Size | 129.2 mm |
| Locality | Somalia |
| Note | At virtually 130 mm, this absolutely EXCEPTIONAL specimen is not only the LARGEST, FINEST, and LAST of the JES Collection, but the BEST specimen I have ever encountered. Apart from its impressive size and exceptional quality, the factors contributing to its singular nature are: 1) the whorls are perfectly aligned about the central axis, with none of the oft seen tilting to one side in the upper spire; 2) the axial ribs are equidistant, and carry a superb, well-formed pattern; and 3) most significantly of all, it exhibits truly exquisite colour: deep, luminous apricot-orange, especially evident upon the body whorl. Completely natural outer apertural lip, with no artificial smoothing – very important for the connoisseur. Perfect pin-point initial protoconch whorl. A ‘museum piece’ for the connoisseur of truly exquisite seashells. Data: Off Merca, Lower Shabelle Province, Somalia; upon sand substrate; 20-40 m; dredged; 1998. Size: 129.2 mm. Grading: Fine++++. Provenance: JES Collection; London / Melbourne. |
| Seller | JES (1293) - Register to view Feedback | | Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
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| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 1,00 € |
| Current Price | 255,00 € - offered by Erby - Auction closed -
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| Range | Bid Increment |
| under 100 € | 1 € |
| from 100 to 200 € | 2 € |
| from 200 to 500 € | 5 € |
| from 500 to 1000 € | 10 € |
| over 1000 € | 25 € |
| | End | 30-10-2024 > 21:00:00 | | shellauction.net timeServer time | 13-11-2024 > 08:11:54 | | Time left | ... | |
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